Funeral arrangements
Muslims commonly believe that the good deeds that one performs in life will yield entry into Paradise on the Day of Judgment, also called the Last Day, when the world will be destroyed. Many Muslims believe that until the “Last Day” the dead will remain in their tombs, and those heading for Paradise will experience peace while those heading for Hell will experience suffering.
When a Muslim is approaching death, family members and those who are very close friends should be present. They should offer the dying person hope and kindness, and encourage the dying person to say the “SHAHADA,” confirming that, “there is no God but Allah and that Prophet Muhammad (SWS) is his messenger”. As soon as death has occurred, those present should say, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un” (“Verily we belong to Allah, and truly to Him shall we return”). Those present should close the deceased’s eyes and lower the jaw, and
cover the body with a clean sheet. They should also make “dua’” (supplication) to Allah to forgive the sins of the deceased.
According to Islamic law (Shariah), the body should be buried as soon as possible from the time of death, which means that funeral planning and preparations begin immediately.
We as Kokni Muslim Association, Nairobi, offer below the following services for fellow community members for the funeral of the deceased at a minimal cost pertaining to the needs of the family of the deceased:
- Transportation from home/hospital to funeral home.
- Arrangements for storing a body.
- Provide first meal for the immediate family and relatives.
- Ghusl (washing) before burial and Kaffan.
- Preparation of the grave (Kabr) at the cemetery.
- Transportation from funeral home to mosque and to the cemetery.
- Performing Swalatul Janazah (funeral prayer).
- Obtaining the Burial Certificate.
For any further information please contact:
- Sheikh Salman – 0796 41 14 82
- Abdulaziz – 0724 67 44 77
- Hussein Muqadam – 0715 81 87 99
- Abdulwahab – 0716 46 88 78
Ladies
- Sis Mumtaz Mukri – 0720 93 33 33